With the rapid rate increase of information sharing, often bad news flies the fastest. I would rather hear good news. However, good news is sometimes hard to find. Especially when it relates to Africa. For example, good news would be how many tech entrepreneurs there are in Africa. Recently, when the Business Insider listed the top 100 female tech tweeters in Africa, only … [Read more...]
Another man’s treasure: innovative ways with waste
The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) annually presents a collection of innovative handmade Western Cape products – and the latest, fifth edition showcases some outstanding examples of upcycled design. The Collection was unveiled at the prestigious Design Indaba expo from 1-3 March at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Floral inspiration is often to the … [Read more...]
Improving sanitation with the Peepoo Bag
Invented by a Swedish architect and professor, the Peepoo bag is a single-use biodegradable toilet for slums in the developing world where there aren't permanent facilities. When I first saw the Peepoo bag I thought it was a joke, but after reading about it I realized it's quite a novel idea. Basically it's a plastic bag to go to the bathroom in, but this simple little bag … [Read more...]
